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Roland VQD106 V-Drums Quiet Design
Roland's quiet-focused electronic drum kit. It feels great to play, and buying it was the right call. A friend who heard it agreed it was very quiet.
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
The one I actually use is the earlier M2 model, as a secondary display. No cables, no noticeable lag, and I can't go back to a wired setup.
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro)
The one I actually use is the older 6th gen, for everyday use and reading on Kindle. For that, it's still more than enough.
Google Pixel 10a
The one I actually use is the earlier Pixel 9a. Android leaves plenty of room for customization, and with no complaints about the phone itself, that's good enough for me.
HIKSEMI 512GB External SSD
An external SSD barely any bigger than a USB stick. I leave it plugged into my MacBook as the storage location for Google Drive.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026)
The one I actually use is the earlier 12th gen. It's easy on the eyes and suits long reading sessions, but it has its quirks, such as not showing book covers in the library.
Bose Smart Soundbar
A Dolby Atmos soundbar. Compared with the Bose Solo 5 I used before, the difference in sound quality, volume and spaciousness was huge.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The earbuds I can't head out without. The first gen's thumping bass gave way to a well-balanced, easy-to-listen sound.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds LE
Open-ear earbuds that I mostly use at home, often while working late at night with a friend asleep in the living room.